300310 v.6 Information and Library Studies Stream
Introduction
This stream introduces professional principles, attitudes and skills necessary to obtain a recognised professional qualification in this field.
Graduates are eligible for associate membership of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA), if Information and Library Studies Stream is completed.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| 11210 | v.5 | Information Design 503 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12160 | v.8 | Library and Information Services Management 513 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12442 | v.5 | Technologies for Information Services 501 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12443 | v.4 | Reference Services 511 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| 12159 | v.6 | Knowledge Management Principles 533 | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12444 | v.4 | Collection Management 512 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12445 | v.5 | Resource Description and Access 514 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12446 | v.5 * | Information Theory and Research 502 | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 100.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 12161 | v.7 | Conservation and Preservation 525 | 25.0 | ||
| 12162 | v.6 | Management of Recordkeeping and Archives Services 522 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12163 | v.5 | Enterprise Content Management 524 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12184 | v.7 | Public Librarianship 541 | 1.0 | 25.0 | |
| 306349 | v.2 | Internet Content Management 531 | 25.0 | ||
| 306350 | v.3 | Knowledge Auditing 534 | 25.0 | ||
| 306554 | v.2 | Digital Libraries 535 | 25.0 | ||
| 309568 | v.2 | Information Literacy 543 | 25.0 | ||
| 310567 | v.2 | Information Studies Project 693 | 25.0 | ||
| 310568 | v.2 | Information Studies Project 694 | 25.0 | ||
| 312756 | v.1 | Information Studies Project 691 | 25.0 | ||
| 312757 | v.1 | Information Studies Project 692 | 25.0 | ||
| 312761 | v.1 | History of the Book 596 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312762 | v.1 | Special and One Person Libraries 595 | 25.0 | ||
# Optional units to the value of four full (100 credits) units may be selected in place of this unit, in consultation with the Course Coordinator. Note that some optional units may not be available to international students
* Includes professional work experience for a total of three weeks full time.
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